Quantico Marine Base - Mainside (VA) Water Quality

Quantico Marine Base - Mainside is a large public water system in EPA region 3 that provides tap water for the 22134 zip codes. It has 9 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane was 0.011 µg/L. Some (1 of 8 or 13%) of the latest water samples showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 106.65 µg/L. Some (9 of 16 or 56%) of the latest water samples showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 26 µg/L. There were 3 contamintants found in the Quantico Marine Base - Mainside water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 2 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (7)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (3)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (3)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (3)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (3)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (7)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (7)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (4)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (3)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (3)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

anatoxin-a (12)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (8)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (12)

dimethipin (8)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (3)

lithium (6)

Manganese (8)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (6)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (6)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (3)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (3)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (3)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (3)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluorobutanoic acid (3)

perfluorodecanoic acid (3)

perfluorododecanoic acid (3)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (3)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (7)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluorohexanoic acid (3)

perfluorononanoic acid (7)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluorooctanoic acid (7)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (3)

perfluoropentanoic acid (3)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (6)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (6)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (3)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (8)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (8)

terbacil (4)

total microcystins (12)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

MCBQ WTP
Surface Water (SW)

MSWTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Quantico MCB-Mainside Water Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Combined Filtered TOCEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Wastewater Plant
Surface Water (SW)

WWTP BuildingDistribution System (DS)

2700 Block Tank
Surface Water (SW)

Argonne HillsDistribution System (DS)

Radar Dome
Surface Water (SW)

Bobo Mess HallDistribution System (DS)

Old Stables Area
Surface Water (SW)

Dog PoundDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Larson Gym (2112)Maximum Residence Time (MR)

Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Clearwell EffluentEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

BRECKINRIDGE RE
Surface Water (SW)

BRECKINRIDGE RE EP001Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Quantico Marine Base - Mainside tap water safe to drink?

When was Quantico Marine Base - Mainside last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 16th, 2025.